Bucs Blog - March 31, 2009

Baseball 

Tyler Spofford

Massachusetts Maritime posted its fifth win of the young season last Thursday afternoon, as the Bucs rallied with six runs in the eighth inning to present Head Coach Bob Corradi with his 498th career victory in a 10-7 triumph over Gordon at Commodore Hendy Field.  Sophomore Wil Rodriguez (Lowell, Mass.) capped the rally with a two-run single for the hosts, who also received RBI's in the frame from senior co-captain Mark Mozelak (New Hartford, Conn.) and freshmen William Shouldice (Rutland, Vt.) and Nick Montalto (South Yarmouth, Mass.).  Rodriguez, senior co-captain Tyler Spofford (Sharon Springs, N.Y.), who earned a spot on this week's MASCAC weekly honor roll, and junior Joe Albano (Agawam, Mass.) each had two hits on the day for Massachusetts Maritime, which received a career-high three RBI from Shouldice.  Junior David Hike (Riverview, Fla.) picked up the win in relief for the Buccaneers, who stand at 5-6 overall on the spring and return to action on Wednesday, April 1st with a non-league match-up against Tufts in Medford, Mass. beginning at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

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John Herman 

The Bucs fell to 2-2 on the young season last Wednesday evening, as Massachusetts Maritime renewed its longstanding rivalry with New York Maritime in the "Maritime Cup" contest in dropping a 21-7 decision to the Privateers at Rheinhardt Field in Throggs Neck, N.Y.  Senior Kevin Schultz (Crofton, Md.) netted a hat trick in the setback for Head Coach Barry Joyce's squad, who also received a pair of goals and an assist from junior Brian Burke (Del Mar, Calif.).  Junior Connor Burke (Del Mar, Calif.) and sophomore Jake Bickley (Wilbraham, Mass.) also tallied for the visitors, who received an assist from senior co-captain John Herman (Stamford, Conn.).  Junior James Hitchings (Dover, Mass.) made seven first half saves for the Buccaneers, who return to action Tuesday afternoon by heading to Salem, Mass. to take on Salem State in a non-league outing at 4:30 p.m. EDT before returning home on Thursday, April 2nd to open Pilgrim Lacrosse League play against Babson at Commander Ellis Field beginning at 7:00 p.m. EDT. 

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Both Massachusetts Maritime squads enjoyed solid performances at the non-scoring Bryant Invitational last Saturday afternoon in Smithfield, R.I.  Freshman Chris Sullo (Canton, Mass.) led the way on the men's side for the Buccaneers, as he finished second only to Division I Rhode Island's Greg Dean in the high jump (1.83 meters) and seventh in the 110 meter hurdles (19.04 seconds). Sophomore Rory O'Donnell (Somerset, Mass.), last week's MASCAC Men's Field Athlete of the Week, recorded another strong finish in the triple jump as well for Massachusetts Maritime, posting a mark of 12.60 meters that was good for third place in the event.  The Pembroke, Mass. freshmen duo John Prendergast and James Hutchinson placed 12th and 13th, respectively, in the shot put (10.16 meters) and javelin (46.08 meters), while fellow freshman Kevin Quinn (Barrington, R.I.) finished 18th in the hammer throw with a mark of 35.54 meters.  Sophomore Meredith Hall (Duxbury, Mass.) led the way once again on the women's side for the Buccaneers, as she qualified for the New England Championships after placing 17th in the javelin with a mark of 31.61 meters.  Co-Head Coaches Chris Barry and Cathy Lohse-Whitelaw lead both Massachusetts Maritime squads into action on Saturday, April 4th as the Bucs head to Fitchburg, Mass. to participate in the Fitchburg State Jim Sheehan Invitational that begins at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

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Followers of Massachusetts Maritime athletics can now sign up to receive FREE text message score and news alerts on a mobile phone via Twitter.  Here's how to do it:

1) Click the link above and create your account.

2) Once your account is created, click on "Settings", then click on the "Devices" tab.

3) Add your mobile phone number following the instructions provided.

4) Once your mobile phone information is entered, visit http://twitter.com/mmabucs.

5) Click on the "Follow" button under the Massachusetts Maritime logo to start receiving text message score alerts from Buccaneer athletics.  To receive messages on your cell phone, make sure device updates are enabled.

Please note that while this is a free service, regular text messaging rates apply.

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The 2009 Massachusetts Maritime Academy Athletics Golf Invitational is set for Monday, July 27th at the Brookside Golf Club in Bourne, Mass.  This year's event will benefit Buccaneer student-athletes in the sports of baseball, soccer and track & field. 

Additionally, the Buccaneer Football team will hold its first annual Golf Invitational on Friday, June 5th at the Bay Point Golf Club in Onset, Mass.

For more information on these upcoming events, click on the link below or call (508) 830-5053.

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